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varieties if they are not equal to
standard varieties. Usually, a 2-
to 3-year test will allow new varie-
ties to prove their value.
Adaptation to Climate
The interrelation of temperature
and length of daylight largely de-
termines how well a variety adapts
to a particular area. Environment
affects productivity of plants; size,
flavor, and firmness of fruit; and
development of diseases.
Southern Varieties
Varieties adapted to Southern
States need little or no winter rest
period. They grow vigorously and
form fruit buds freely during the
short days and relatively low tem-
peratures of late fall, winter, and
early spring. These varieties also
can withstand high temperatures
during the summer.
Of the southern varieties, Florida
Ninety and Missionary require theleast rest and cold weather; Blake-
more requires the most. Headliner,
Dabreak, Albritton, and Earlibelle
are adapted to mild winters.
Blakemore is the leading variety
in most of the South. However,
Florida Ninety leads in Florida,
Albritton in eastern North Carolina
and southeastern Virginia, and
Headliner and Dabreak in Loui-
siana. Tennessee Beauty and Poca-
hontas do well from Missouri to
Maryland.
Northern Varieties
Most northern varieties need a
cold rest period. They are dormant
or grow very little during short days
and low temperatures. Longer days
break the rest period of some varie-
ties; temperatures below 450 F.
break the rest period of all varieties.
Midway, Sparkle, and Catskill
are the most widely grown varieties
in Northern States.
Three everbearing varieties bred
to withstand the low temperaturesTennessee Beauty.,
Dunlap
Headliner and Dabreak
Sparkle I Albritton
Florida Ninety MidwayMap shows the regions in which Tennessee Beauty, Dunlap, Headliner, Dabreak,
Sparkle, Florida Ninety, Albritton, and Midway are grown profitably.
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Darrow, George M. (George McMillan), 1889- & Scott, D. H. (Donald Hyde), 1911. Strawberry Varieties in the United States, pamphlet, 1967; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc85878/m1/3/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.